Phimeanakas Temple

Date : Late 10th/Early 11th century Religion: Hindu Reig : Rajendravarrnan & Jayavarman V asie• Style : Kleang Another pyramidal temple set on a square base, Phimeanakas was a royal temple. Architecturally there is little to recommend it but its great height provides a panorama of the surrounding woodland. Ascend the temple via its western (rear) staircase as the eastern stair is precipitous. A legendary serpant-woman was reputed to dwell in the temple tower. The Angkorian rulers were obliged to carnally pleasure the creature on a nightly basis. This ritual supposedly protected the king and his realm from harm.